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A variety of lesson plans are available to you for free on our website. While we love curating new lessons, you cannot go wrong with lessons that build upon core skills. Tints and Shades Supplies: Paint, paper, brushes This lesson is perfect for learning the difference between tints and shades, practicing making both, and finishing

When Kristi Shrode started a new teaching position this year at Pendleton Elementary, she knew that she wanted to bring student artwork out into the community. After talking with other staff members, she worked with Quack Daddy Donuts, a local donut shop in Pendleton, Indiana, to put on an Art Gallery Night, which was open

We love bringing new keepsake options to you. This spring, we are rolling out an 8″ x 12″ Gallery Wrapped Canvas Print. It is a beautiful way to display your child’s art. It’s finished on all sides and ready to hang. Intrigued? Use your Online Order Code and go to Order.ArtToRemember.com to place an order! BONUS!

We love bringing new keepsake options to you every year. This spring, we are rolling out great new products online. You can use your Online Order Code and go to Order.ArtToRemember.com to check them out and place an order. Shopping Bag A large, reusable bag that is great for trips to the grocery store. It

It’s the mission of Art to Remember to Support & Promote Art Education and our team loves working towards that daily. We also enjoy supporting other great causes so once a year, our team spends a day giving back to the community. This year, we lent our time to Changing Footprints in Indianapolis. Changing Footprints is

Spring will be here soon (or at least we can hope!) so we’re highlighting a few lesson plans that would be a great addition to your curriculum. They are bright, colorful and happy – your students will love them! Primary Petals These vibrant flowers are great for younger students. The lesson focuses on primary colors,

With only a handful of days left of the fall semester, now is the time to think about spring. Spring is the perfect time to try out new lessons and build upon the skills that your students have mastered in the fall. It’s also a great time to focus on a big initiative, whether that

There are only five Monday’s until Christmas – don’t panic. You still have time to get unique, personalized gifts for everyone on your list! And if you are already done with your shopping, don’t forget about other gift-giving holidays like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Below are a few of our favorite gifts:

If your school has a STEAM based curriculum or if you would like to integrate more of the principals into your classroom, we have four lesson plans that focus on arts integration. Lesson One: Compass Art In this lesson, your students will learn about the different ways that circles are measured, while practicing making circles

Nic Hahn of Mini Matisse created this lesson plan for her kindergartners for their upcoming Art to Remember program. The lesson plan is a fresh take on flowers and incorporates so many important fundamentals like primary colors, drawing spirals, layering items over a background and creating patterns. All of Nic’s lessons that we’ve featured work with the Art to Remember